Sports
22nd NSF: FCT Triumphs with Dual Karate Golds and Additional Bronze Medals in Para Powerlifting, Golf
By Joel Ajayi
Team FCT has continued its impressive run at the ongoing Gateway Games, adding two gold and three bronze medals to its tally across various events.
The trio of Kehinde Fagboro, Taiwo Fagboro, and Seun Olorunnibe delivered standout performances to clinch two gold medals in Karate on Friday.
In Para Powerlifting, Sadiq Alliyu earned a bronze medal for FCT with a commendable showing, while Stella Kadiri showcased her skill in Golf, also securing a bronze medal for the team.
As of the time of this report, Team FCT has amassed a total of 16 medals—6 gold, 5 silver, and 5 bronze—reflecting the team’s strength and versatility across multiple disciplines.
Sports
Governor’s Cup Final: NIS DG, Shaibu, Gusua, Others leads Support for tournament
Joel Ajayi
The Director General of the National Institute of Sports, Comrade Philip Shaibu and the Nigeria Football Federation president, Ibrahim Gusua has thrown their weight behind the Governor Diri Douye governor’s cup tournament.
The dou were at the finals of Governor’s Cup final between Eternal Grace Ministry FC (EGM FC) and Advance Dreams FA at the Samson Siasia Stadium in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State.
Rt Hon Philip Shaibu, Director-General of the National Institute of Sports and immediate past Deputy Governor of Edo State, was in attendance, lending his support to the event.
The Governor’s Cup tournament, which commenced earlier in 2025, has been a thrilling competition, featuring top teams from across the state.
As the match gets concluded, both teams gave their all, Comrade Philip Shaibu watched the game closely his experience as a sports administrator informing his analysis of the game.
The crowd is fully engaged, cheering on their favorite team with enthusiasm. Philip Shaibu’s presence is adding to the excitement, and he is being warmly received by the Governor of Bayelsa State and other sports enthusiasts, including NFF president, Mallam Ibrahim Musa Gusau, former super Eagles Coach and Technical Director Samson Siasia and Austin Egueavon.
As the tournament ends, the DG , National Institute of Sports hope that othe Governors should emulate their Bayless state counterpart in developing grassroots sports through cach them young.
Speaking shortly after the the tournament, Shaibu said look forward into partnership with state governments in producing experience and qualified coaches in different sports field.
” Yes, an happy that am here to witness this final game, we are ready to partner with all State Governors and the FCT in our task ahead. We need to measure up globally in terms of our coaches Media care . “
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